Instant Pot Brisket
3 - Dinner, Main
Ingredients
4 lbs. beef brisket trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons garlic minced
1 cup beef broth
Rub
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon cumin
Description
Instant Pot Brisket takes just a fraction of the time it would take in the oven or slow cooker. Add a simple rub before cooking and then slather in BBQ sauce before serving.
What is Beef Brisket?
Beef brisket is a tough cut of meat but cooked the right way it can be tender and melt in your mouth delicious. It is popular in Texas-style barbecue and is usually prepared by rubbing the brisket with a dry spice rub, then cooking the beef brisket slowly over charcoal or smoked.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Directions
Add oil and garlic to Instant Pot and saute using the saute setting for 2-3 minutes.
Mix rub ingredients together and cover both sides of the brisket with it. If you have time, wrap the brisket in plastic wrap and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. If you don’t have time, that’s o.k., it will still be delicious. I have done it both ways, allowed it to refrigerate before and also just added the rub and put it in the Instant Pot and both ways were delicious.
Cut brisket in half so it lays flat in the Instant Pot.
Pour beef broth into the Instant Pot, around the meat so you don't wash off the rub.
Put on the lid and cook on meat/stew setting for 90 minutes. Do a 10 minute natural release and then a quick release.
Remove meat and place on a cutting board. Slice meat going against the grain.
Add BBQ Sauce and serve (see Homemade BBQ Sauce).
Notes
How Long to Cook Brisket in the Instant Pot by Pounds?
2 to 3 pounds brisket: Cook on high pressure for 55 to 60 minutes.
4 to 5 pounds brisket: Cook on high pressure for 90 minutes.
6 to 7 pounds brisket: Cook on high pressure for 105 to 110 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 834mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 5.1mg